The first quarterfinal matchup of the 2026 World Cup is underway as France take on Morocco. Streaming en español.
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Will USA's soccer craze continue after World Cup?
Dan Le Batard and Mike Ryan Ruiz reflect on the newfound, widespread popularity of soccer in the US amid the World Cup. They also discuss keeping the momentum going for the women's World Cup next year.
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Mbappe goes close
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Morocco are without their star striker Saibiri through injury.
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The Texans have announced their open practice schedule for this summer’s training camp.
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee, a first-round pick in the 2016 draft, has hired a lawyer to represent Lee on first-degree murder charges in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
The NFL’s global flag-football initiative includes an effort to make the sport more popular domestically.
NBA
Could this drag out into next week? Yes.
The Knicks are trying to keep the band together for another run.
The veteran big man becomes the best backup big still on the market.
He will play behind Jusuf Nurkić and Jaxson Hayes, but with Walker Kessler traded, it will be some center by committee.
MLB
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, from the competitors to the updated rules.
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Premier League
A monster quarterfinal awaits in Boston as favorites France take on a hugely impressive Morocco side.
Tottenham Hotspur’s summer spending spree is set to continue as the club will break its one- or two-day-old transfer record by signing midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to $133 million.
Tuanzebe opens up about representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and his vision for the future of African football.
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Motor Sports
Pro Motocross hits the halfway mark with a trip to the sandbox with a tight points battle between the Lawrence brothers.
Aaron Plessinger vowed to “be back as soon as I can,” but came short of declaring he will miss Southwick.
The Chevrolet Grand Prix in Bowmanville, Ontario, will feature the LMP2, GTD Pro and GTD categories.
Austin Forkner cited a neurological injury to his arm that will not heal.
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Golf
Aki Iwai shot an 8-under 63 for a two-stroke lead in the first round of the Evian Championship, the fourth women’s golf major of the season, as top-ranked Nelly Korda struggled.
Brooks Koepka was among those one shot behind.
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are among seven players from LIV Golf competing this week in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event along with Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Where he has been — and how he got there — is not nearly as intriguing now as where he goes.
The final minutes of the John Deere Classic brought yet another reminder how every shot matters, and how it can affect more than one player.
Gotterup became the first golfer in over 40 years to have three wins in the same PGA Tour season featuring final rounds of 64 or better.
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Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is still in a contract dispute with the Cardinals.
The team said an MRI exam revealed a new injury to his anterior capsule, which was surgically repaired after the 2023 season.
Dillon Dingler left with a injured right hand while Nick Kurtz left because of an illness.
The largest turnover of Big 12 head coaches in seven seasons includes two first-timers at their alma maters, a national championship winner and another who last season almost got a Group of Five team into the College Football Playoff.
Jake Irvin has been a fixture in Washington’s rotation since he debuted in 2023.
